President’s Message to 2021 Annual Membership Meeting
It is my honor to welcome all members of the HPIA to our annual membership meeting. My duty as President and our duty as Board… Read More »President’s Message to 2021 Annual Membership Meeting
Latest News
Papaya around the World
Papayas are becoming more popular around the world. Many countries are seeing an increase in demand for healthy tropical papayas as people are becoming more… Read More »Papaya around the World
HPIA Office Closed for regular office hours
As of March 31, 2021 the office at 190 Kamehameha Ave in downtown Hilo will no longer be open for regular office hours. Our old… Read More »HPIA Office Closed for regular office hours
Mandatory FSMA Training for Papaya Growers
Friday May 24, 2019 from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm at Komohana Extension Center Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training for Papaya Growers register on-line by May… Read More »Mandatory FSMA Training for Papaya Growers
T-shirts have arrived
Papaya Industry T-shirts have arrived, long sleeve Hanes, both in grey and in yellow. Contact the office to purchase your size and color.
Rainbow Seed Update
The Board voted to allow HPIA members to make Rainbow Seed if they registered and completed the training. It is vitally important for the industry… Read More »Rainbow Seed Update
Papaya lands for lease in Pohoiki
October 30, 2018 Regarding the future of papaya, and agriculture in Puna. We have our lands in tact, and would appreciate getting the word out… Read More »Papaya lands for lease in Pohoiki
T-Shirt Contest Winners
Sandy Galvez won the $250 prize for the age 18 and under division. Congratulations !!!!!!!!!!!! Eric Weinert submitted the winning design for over 18… Read More »T-Shirt Contest Winners
52nd Annual Papaya Conference
The 52nd Annual Papaya Conference was held at the Keaau Community Center on October 26th. It was attended by over 60 persons celebrating the papaya… Read More »52nd Annual Papaya Conference
T-Shirt Contest
The HPIA is sponsoring a contest to design our T-Shirt to be sold at our Annual Papaya Conference on Oct 26th . Each winner… Read More »T-Shirt Contest